Why does my restless leg syndrome always peak right when I try to meditate?

I have been dealing with restless leg syndrome for years, and I’ve learned to manage it during the day by staying active. However, lately, I’ve been trying to incorporate mindfulness meditation right before bed to help with my racing thoughts. The second I sit still, it feels like an electric current starts shooting through my calves, and I’m kicking the air like I’m running a marathon in my sleep. It is incredibly frustrating because I am just trying to calm my nervous system down, but my body seems to take that as a signal to start twitching uncontrollably. Does anyone else experience this specific irony where the act of trying to relax actually triggers the worst symptoms? I am curious if this is a known physiological response or just my personal bad luck. Does anyone have any non-medication hacks that help stop the 'creepy-crawly' sensation once you are already settled in bed?